Review of Wasabi (2001) by Lurple J — 17 Apr 2008
As the cover says, this is quite possibly the greatest French-language, English-subtitled, Japanese action-comedy of all time. Of course, if you speak French that probably wouldn't be totally accurate.
By turns funny, sentimental, violent and just plain entertaining. Jean Reno is great as a rule-breaking, heartbroken cop. Ryoko Hirosue's character should be annoying, but instead she's delightful. And Michel Muller makes me smile every time I see this- especially in the wasabi scene. The soundtrack is terrific too.
This isn't one of the greatest movies ever made, but it's one of my personal favorites.
This review of Wasabi (2001) was written by Lurple J on 17 Apr 2008.
Wasabi has generally received positive reviews.
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